Polyimide (PI) film is an attractive space material used in low Earth orbit (LEO) environment,
owing to its extraordinary thermal, chemical stability, flexibility, excellent mechanical and …

Recent advancements in space technology and reduced launching cost led companies,
defence and government organisations to turn their attention to low Earth orbit (LEO) and …

In this paper, we have developed epoxidized phenyl silicone rubber (EMVPQ) with good oil
and radiation resistance by anionic ring-opening copolymerization and further epoxidation …

Composites are gaining widespread market interest due to their outstanding mechanical
properties and light weight. However, this growth is hindered by the lack of sustainable …

Abstract Space is a harsh environment creating many challenges for structural materials
used in space systems. Composite materials are one key enabler for space systems due to …

Flexibility and light weight are beneficial to reduce load, reduce volume, integrate device,
and is the development trend of space science and technology. However, current solar cells …

The use of shape memory polymer composites as novel materials for next generation space
deployable structures requires the study of the effect of space environment upon their …

Polyimide (PI), due to its exceptional performance, is commonly utilized in spacecraft.
However, when such polymers are used in spacecraft navigating low Earth orbit, they are …

A new thermoset resin system, based on a polybenzoxazine blend, has been subjected to
high ATOX fluence (2.69× 10 21 atom/cm 2), equating to a period of 300 days in low Earth …

Recently, a hybrid composite cable has been developed for external strengthening of
structures in seismically active zones, containing a novel thermoplastic epoxy matrix. While …